The Bengal cat has got its name at allnot because of Indian origin. Bred the breed in the sunny state of California not so long ago - in 1963. American breeders wanted to create a “little domestic leopard”, so they crossed a leopard cat with a regular domestic shorthair. Bengals received their official recognition only twenty years later, in 1983. A kitten is considered purebred if the genes of wild leopard ancestors are clearly manifested in it (at least 12%, better - 25%).
Bengal cat - this photo clearlydemonstrate - looks very much like a little leopard. This is a large animal: males weigh up to seven kilograms, while females weigh about four. They are very graceful, long-legged, and the plasticity of their movements simply fascinates. Thick, but short hair and innate cleanliness make care of these animals extremely easy. It is enough to bathe a pet from time to time, especially since bengals swim, unlike their relatives, just adore.
Some people claim that the Bengal catthe character has a wild, pugnacious or, conversely, shy. It's not like that at all. Breeders just worked to ensure that the owners of small leopards had no problems with the maintenance of animals in the family. Overly shy or, on the contrary, aggressive individuals were not allowed for further breeding. The temper of these pussies is affectionate, like that of most domestic cats. They led
As already mentioned, these animals are not at allafraid of water and love to splash around for hours. For their chosen one they will follow in the shower and in the bath. Their favorite entertainment is to lower their toys into the water, and then fish them out. Bengal cat, whose character can be called extremely affectionate, will share with the owner and the bed. You can not buy her personal litter or house - she still ignores them. Bengal is sure: the best place to sleep is under the blanket, at the master's side.
Until very old age Bengal cat characterkeeps playful and inquisitive. She manages to adapt completely unsuitable things for games. It is worth keeping away from her aquarium with fish, clothes, shoes, matches, threads, newspapers, cereals ... in a word, everything that can be scattered, scratched and torn. But then it should be presented with toys, all the time different, new and wonderful. The Bengals have a vicious passion to hide somewhere in the shelter and from there enjoy watching all the family look for them.
Если вы – человек рассеянный и даже безалаберный, Putting things in place and locking the cabinet securely will be taught by a Bengal cat. The nature of this animal is such that, having seen once, as a person opens the refrigerator and takes out food from there, he will immediately repeat his actions. Bearing in mind the Bengal's passion for bathing, you should have tight knobs from the tap with water in the house, otherwise the pet will decide to fill the bath itself. These cats are "talkative", and the sound of their purring shows the origin: from the jungle. At the same time, these pussies do not have any smell of a “wild beast”. They get along well with dogs and other cats.
